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MercuryMercury is the first planet fromthe Sun. Mercury is about the sizeof the Earth’s moon. It is covered withcraters just like the Moon. Eventhough it’s the planet closest toSun, it’s still about 58 millionkilometers(36 million mi) from theSun.

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VenusVenus is about the same size asEarth. Clouds made of sulfuric acidmake the planet difficult to studyfrom Earth. Venus surface is madeof volcanoes, mountain ranges,highland regions, craters, and lavaplains.

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EarthEarth is the largest of the inner planets.It’s the only planet known to have lifeand the only one whose surface is mademostly of water. Earth’s distance fromThe Sun helps the planet maintain aTemperature that supports life.

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MarsMars is nicknamed the red planetBecause it looks fiery red from earth.Mars is very small. Its diameter is onlyHalf of earth’s. Venus has dust stormsThat can last for months. Mars may Have had liquid water found on itsSurface.

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JupiterJupiter is the Largest planet in the Solar system. It has a Diameter that is More than 11 times the earth. Jupiter has63 moons.

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SaturnSaturn has 31 moons. It’s atmosphere Is mostly hydrogen and helium. Saturn has no known solid surface.Saturn has rings that are visible From earth through a telescope.

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UranusUranus is a gas giant. Uranus Rotates on its side as it orbits the Sun. Uranus has 27 moons.